Are we Changing our Name to Escape a Troubled Past?
Adventist Health System [AHS] doesn’t appear to like its name. After 45 years, the healthcare giant has announced that it will be rolling out its new name “AdventHealth” on January 2, 2019. [1] AHS is the largest Protestant, faith-based healthcare organization in the world employing 80,000 professionals. It is well-known throughout the healthcare industry as a […]
Identity Crisis: Dropping the Name “Adventist” from Our Institutions
Starting January 2, 2019 Adventist Health Systems, a non-profit health care organization owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, will be dropping “Adventist” from its name. This name change will affect the 45 hospitals which it runs. The new name that will be adopted by the largest, core network of Seventh-day Adventist hospitals will […]
Why Society Will Never Be Able to Fix Its Own Problems
“Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes, and his commandments, which I command thee this day, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth, which the LORD thy God giveth thee, for ever.” Deuteronomy 4:40. I was recently invited to attend […]
Opportunities and Challenges for Adventist Laypeople
The 2018 Adventist-laymen’s Services & Industries [ASI] International Convention took place this weekend at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, FL. The ASI convention was held from August 1-4, 2018. ASI is an organization made up of Adventist laypeople, business professionals and self-supporting ministries who are committed to taking the everlasting gospel of Revelation […]
New Video Game: Take out the Pro-lifers and the Giant Fetus
“All who hate me [God] love death” Prov. 8:36. Argentina is currently engaged in a bitter debate over abortion. Their lower house has just approved making abortion legal and now the vote is heading towards the senate. There have been several protests and rallies held by organizers representing both sides of the abortion issue.[1] Throughout […]
Seventh-day Adventists in Canada Cave to Cultural Pressures
“Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men” Matthew 5:13. The value of salt is not simply to give your food more flavor. Salt […]
The Abortion Crisis in America is Worsening
“They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea” Isaiah 11:9. The pro-life movement is losing the battle to protect the lives of innocent children. This is partly because we are living in a culture […]
It’s Time to Remove the Mountain of Ineffective Church Bureaucracy in Adventism
The agenda for the October 2018 General Conference’s Annual Council is being set. The Unity Oversight Committee, the committee tasked with outlining a compliance process for those who continue to illegitimately ordain women, has sent its recommendations to the General Conference Administrative Committee (GC ADCOM). On July 17, 2018 the GC ADCOM voted to approve […]
Adventists in Canada are being Pressured over Gay Conversion Therapy
The Maritime Conference of Seventh-day Adventists in Nova Scotia is being pressured by LGBT+ advocacy groups to cancel two of their featured speakers for their upcoming 2018 Camp Meeting in Pugwash, N.S. this July. Michael Carducci and Danielle Harrison from ‘Coming Out Ministries’ are special invitees scheduled to speak during the annual Seventh-day Adventist camp […]
Welcome to the Seventh-day Adventist Church of the Future
Over the past few years the concept of what the “church” should look like has been changing. The future church will look significantly different from what we are accustomed to seeing because of the new generation’s attitude about religion. We have a new generation of pastors and leaders whose ideas about church and worship have […]
Insubordination and Insolence Continues in Adventism as More Women are Ordained
The Allegheny West Conference (AWC) in coordination with the Columbia Union of Seventh-day Adventists has ordained its first woman into the ministry with full credentials on June 16, 2018. The ordination service took place during the 2018 AWC Annual Camp Meeting. In the above 5 minute video you will see the ordination service for Regina […]
Redefining the Role of the Remnant Church
Adventist scholars recently gathered in Rome, Italy for the Fourth International Bible Conference on July 11-21, 2018 to discuss different topics impacting the church. The theme for this year’s gathering focused on the last day events. These annual conferences are sponsored by the Biblical Research Institute, the official theological consultant group for the Seventh-day Adventist […]
Americans are Evenly Divided on Abortion; Where Do We Stand?
“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14. This is the famous verse used often by our chaplains at the […]
When Leaders in the Church “Misspeak”
In 2017, Dan Jackson, President of the North American Division (NAD), stood up before the entire General Conference Executive Committee and addressed Pastor Ted Wilson, President of the General Conference, with some very interesting words. Pastor Ted Wilson was chairing the discussions and the topic was over a “dilemma” taking place within the Seventh-day Adventist […]
Your Adventist Abortion Service Provider
All of the pictures in this post depict non-Christian pro-abortionists on full display throughout America. We are featuring these images as a warning to Christians so that they can see the ugliness, the contradictions and the inconsistencies of the pro-abortion movement. Oxymorons are words or phrases that contain opposing meanings. Consider the following examples: Christian […]
What’s Next, Transgender Women’s Ordination?
Back in 2015 the Church of England voted in favor of ordaining women bishops. This was suppose to end a long-standing conflict and bring the Anglican Church into unity. However, an even bigger crisis arose over the question of transgender women, people who were born male but later changed their sexual orientation to female. If […]
A Diabolical Attack Against Men, Women, Family and Marriage
Feminists for decades have been trying to destroy the image of the father, the husband, masculinity, womanhood, family and marriage. They want to empower women to become the “man” in every way, and they want to turn men into girly, feminine, gender neutral humans. The latest example is the mocking of boys and young men […]
When Unity in the Church Becomes a 30-Year Process
The 2017 “Unity and Oversight Committee,” which grew out of the 2016 “Unity in Mission: Procedures in Church Reconciliation” process, has just announced that after months and months of different meetings and discussions with different Seventh-day Adventist Church entities, they are starting to draft a policy (click to read) that will help bring the world […]
SDA Leadership in North America wants 1,000 New Women Pastors
In recent years the church has gone through a hotly contested debate over whether women should be ordained into the ministry. This controversy has become a high profile issue among Seventh-day Adventists. Dan Jackson, President of the North American Division (NAD) of Seventh-day Adventists and Alex Bryant, Executive Secretary of the NAD are moving forward […]
Adventist Pastors in North America will Begin New LGBT+ Training
“Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals, nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. Such were some of you; but you were washed, […]
Sensual Tribal Dancing by Seventh-day Adventist University Must End
The above video was made by Rusangu University. The first part is President Ted Wilson’s 2012 dedication at Rusangu University, and the second part is the 2018 Rusangu University Youth Day “Cultural (sensual) Performance.” Rusangu University is an institution of higher learning owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It is located in Zambia, […]
When Seventh-day Adventist Institutions Become Roman Catholic
Rome is very pleased. They have been teaching in our schools and preaching in our churches and now they are taking over our hospitals. In Northern California, Adventist Health and St. Joseph Health, a Roman Catholic-based health care system, are entering into a merger in which Catholics will own 70% of this joint venture and […]
In God We Trust, But In Securities We Invest
“We have not a dollar of the Lord’s money to invest in mining enterprises in this world” (Counsels on Stewardship, p. 243). The General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists has voted to pull out all of its stock investments from the weapons and firearms industries. They are cancelling their financial interests in companies whose profits come […]
General Conference Statement on Faith Doesn’t Go Far Enough
On Wednesday, April 10 & 11, 2018 the General Conference Executive Committee held its Spring Meeting at its headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland. The theme of this years event was entitled “Faithfulness to His Word.” A statement was produced towards the conclusion of these meetings outlining how the world church ought to relate to certain […]
The Alpha & Omega of Apostasy
Dr. Kellogg was deceived, With the errors of his day, The Second Advent Message, He would tragically betray. Liberalism was embraced, Through subtle infiltration, Foreign creeds and heresies, By the devil’s own creation. To doctors, pastors, leaders, His “light” was introduced, Social work eclipsed the faith, While error was mixed with truth. The testimonies were […]
Ted Wilson’s Full Speech at Interfaith Event in Moscow, Russia
Here is President Ted Wilson’s speech in its entirety when he addressed a multi-faith gathering of Muslims, Pentecostals, Lutherans Orthodox and Roman Catholics. This speech took place during a celebration commemorating the 500th Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation on October 31, 2017 (See all the pictures below). Pope Francis also sent his representative who not only […]
“Sunday Should be a Day for Rest” says National Newspaper
On March 14, 2018, The National, Papua New Guinea’s number one daily newspaper, published an editorial calling for Sunday to become a national day of rest. Citing the nation of Poland as an example to follow, the paper called for a ban on all commercial business on Sunday. They used the Bible to support giving […]
New SDA Evangelism – Coloring Books for Adults
Forget your expensive tablets or your modern mobile devices. Now you can take a break from technology. All you need to relax and keep your anxiety levels down while building up your “spiritual creativity” is some good old-fashioned coloring pencils – or crayons. The Trans-European Division (TED) of Seventh-day Adventists is now offering coloring books […]
We are Living in Unprecedented Times
“This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.” 2 Timothy 3:1. We are living in unconventional times. Wars, genocide, disasters, violence, corruption, chaos and fires are breaking out unexpectedly all over the world. In the Congo, they are experiencing wave after wave of ethnic violence as people are being massacred. Gangs […]
Resistance is in the Air: The Ordination of Women Continues in Adventism
On March 3, 2018, Bill Miller, President of the Potomac Conference of SDAs and others, ordained female Pastor Renee Stepp into the gospel ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The ordination service took place at the Williamsburg Seventh-day Adventist Church in Virginia. We live in remarkable times. You can defy the rules of the General […]
When the Church Becomes Too Inclusive
The word “inclusion” is being used in different ways by the churches and has become a fashionable buzz word to describe congregations that are welcoming to everyone. If being an “inclusive” church means to simply allow all people to come and hear the gospel of Jesus without compromising any of the Biblical teachings – then […]
Encountering Other Religious Faiths
We live in a multicultural world with different beliefs systems and religious faiths. How do we relate to the various religions of the world? And more importantly, how should we interact with the 4,300 world religions and the more than 33,000 Christian denominations? With so many religious beliefs, churches, denominations, congregations, religious bodies, faith groups, […]
None Dare Call It Ecumenism
“There is as great a difference in our faith and that of nominal professors, as the heavens are higher than the earth” (Spiritual Gifts, Vol. 2, p. 300). “Ecumenism doesn’t exist,” some would have you believe, “No, not in Adventism.” Even if ecumenism were to actually succeed in infiltrating our ranks no one would dare […]
Getting to Know You
This 5-minute video showcases some of the complexities of inter-church relationships taking place throughout Adventism.
Don’t Separate God’s Love from His Holiness
“God is love” (1 John 4:8) is a very well-known, indisputable truth. Another truth that is just as important is this one: “Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts.” Isaiah 6:3. Biblical scholar R. C. Sproul made the following observation about how the truth of God’s holiness is not being emphasized enough: “The Bible […]
When Christians Embrace Unbiblical Views About Sin and Love
“But speaking truth in love, we may grow up in all things into him, who is the head, even Christ.” Ephesians 4:15. There is a striking difference between the worldly, secular perspective and the Christian worldview. The world has its own account of what is right and wrong and the Bible sets forth a completely […]
‘Adventism Lite’ is a Unhealthy Alternative to the Faith
‘Adventism Lite’ is a popular but less filling alternative to the Seventh-day Adventist faith. Its nutritional value is 35% Truth, 45% Faith, 85% Love, 100% Cool, 100% Culturally Compatible and 0% Saved. ‘Adventism Lite’ is a simpler, trimmed down version of the faith that suits YOUR needs best. If the real SDA faith is placing […]
Apostasy Left Unchecked Will Only Grow More Aggressively
When apostasy is ignored in the church it will just spin out of control and multiply. This is true in any church and with any people. When error is embraced it only opens the door for more dangerous errors to come in. When we begin making excuses to accommodate apostasy, the wrongdoing will never be […]
Adventist Scholars Distance Themselves from Traditional, Fundamental Christian Views
“If the foundations be destroyed, What shall the righteous do”? Psalms 11:3. ‘Situating Adventist History’ was a conference held at Washington Adventist University in Takoma Park, Maryland on January 8-9, 2018. The Association of Seventh-day Adventist Historians; the General Conference’s Office of Archives, Statistics and Research; and Washington Adventist University organized and sponsored the event. […]
God Runs a Church, Not a Daycare
“Is not my word like as a fire? saith the Lord; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces?” Jeremiah 23:29. In times of spiritual crisis God raised up certain prophets, apostles and watchmen to bear messages of fearful judgment. These messengers would point out the national sins of the time and reveal […]
Why the Christian Progressive Agenda is the Greatest Threat to the Faith
Secularism, atheism and worldliness are hostile threats to the Christian faith. These are foreign invaders that are constantly attempting to take over the church and influence her decisions. But a far more dangerous threat exists that is called the “Christian progressive agenda.” This threat is more dangerous because it is not foreign. If this threat […]
Andrews University Promotes a Progressive Socialist Agenda
Andrews University recently implemented new policies in its Student Handbook that are designed to create a safe environment on campus for students who are gay, lesbian, transgender or unsure about their gender identity. The new policies are meant to “draw” into a close relationship to God those who are struggling with their sexual orientation and […]
Catholics, Adventists, Buddhists, Muslims, Jews and Evangelicals Unite to Become the ‘Light of the World’
More than 650 members from Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Universalists and other religious communities came together on October 24, 2017 at a Roman Catholic Church. Catholic Priest Michael Saporito hosted the event and welcomed the interfaith participants in a show of unity at the Parish Community of St. Helena in Westfield, NJ. “It is great […]
Adventist’s Unhealthy Healthcare Merger
Adventist Health and Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) have agreed to merge into the same health system. Adventist Health is owned by the Seventh-day Adventist Church while OSHU is a public university from the state of Oregon. Under this new partnership Adventist Health and OSHU will operate as a “unified system.” Many reasons have […]
Women’s Ordination Debate Spills Over into the Seventh-day Adventist Yearbook
In the 2014-2017 Seventh-day Adventist Yearbook, the General Conference has refused to publish the name of “Elder” Dr. Sandra Roberts as President of the Southeastern California Conference. Not only has her name been excluded from the official yearbook, but Sandra Roberts has not received her “credentials” that the General Conference usually grants to conference presidents. […]
Seventh-day Adventists in Northern California Crack Down on Gay Membership
The Northern California Conference (NCC) of Seventh-day Adventists has stated to its pastors, churches and members that homosexuality is incompatible with both the Scriptures and with the church’s teaching. In a letter dated October 10, 2017 James Pedersen, President of the NCC, declared that the official position for Seventh-day Adventists is that we “do not […]
Women’s Ordination Takes Center Stage at the Seventh-day Adventist NAD Year End Meeting
On October 26-31, 2017 the North American Division (NAD) of Seventh-day Adventists held its year-end meeting to discuss business, budgets, evangelism and the future work for North America. The meeting was attended by the North American Division Executive Committee members consisting of leaders from the different conferences, unions, educational institutions and other pastors from North […]
Holy Hip-Hop Evangelism in Europe?
Christians in Germany are embracing the hip-hop culture and merging these elements with Christianity into a new style of evangelization. The question is why would Christians combine two separate cultures into one? The gospel of Christ doesn’t attempt to do this at all. “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed […]
Seventh-day Adventists Fail to Rein in Non-compliant Workers
At the 2017 Annual Council’s Executive Committee, Seventh-day Adventists voted to delay a policy that would have forced church leaders at every level to adhere to the decisions made by the church during their world sessions. A new, 14-page measure called “Procedures for Reconciliation and Adherence to Church Governance” was introduced to the Executive Committee […]
When Pastors Declare War Within the Church
Postmodernism has set its sights against all truth. An all out assault against the gospel of Jesus, who is the “way, the truth and the light” (John 14:6) is the target. This war mentality is the very imagery that a Seventh-day Adventist Pastor from the Pacific Northwest recently gave in the Gleaner Now, the official […]
Seventh-day Adventist Lesbian Creates Gay-friendly Bible App
“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.” Gen. 1:27. A Seventh-day Adventist lesbian has announced the launch of a LGBT friendly Bible app that refers to God in “neutral” terms. Crystal Cheatam says this effort is to make the Bible “accessible” […]
Argentina: Federal Indictments on top SDA leaders
The only purpose for sharing this information is not to celebrate the indiscretions in the church, but rather to warn others in church ministry and leadership who may be inclined to make similar wrongdoings in exchange for some gain or benefit. It’s NEVER worth it. The Argentina Union Conference, administrators at River Plate Adventist University […]
Married Lesbian Couple Baptized into the Seventh-day Adventist Church
Chico Seventh-day Adventist Church in Northern California recently baptized a married lesbian couple and has accepted them as members in good standing. The baptism was officiated by a woman pastor with the approval of the local church. This ground-breaking news resulted in a response by the North American Division and they issue a statement about […]
Loma Linda Opens New Multifaith Cultural Center
Loma Linda University has just opened up a multi-faith cultural center on campus and will begin offering readings on the Koran this week. They will rotate and introduce other faiths from both Christian and non-Christian religions to their students. Loma Linda University is emphasizing a new initiative that is promoting peace, unity, understanding and cooperation with […]
Security Breach at Glendale Adventist Hospital
The medical records with private information including names, addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and social security numbers were illegally accessed at Glendale Adventist Medical Center. The security breach was reported by the LA Times and states the the security breach was discovered after a routine security review. It was discovered that a nurse, who […]